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Welcome to my affordable Friday Home Edition! Again, it’s not Friday but I started doing these on Fridays and the name just kind of stuck. I wanted to post this ASAP because I know a lot of you are looking to finish your outdoor spaces and I didn’t want to wait so you can order right away and hopefully enjoy these pieces throughout the entire summer! The majority of these pieces I’ve had for over a year or so and I’ve really been able to live in them and use them and I wouldn’t recommend them again unless I absolutely...

Thrift shopping is a lot like a lottery, in a way; you often have to go through hundreds of unsuccessful tries until you hit the jackpot. And in the world of second-hand shopping, the things you have to go through can cover basically everything—old phones, clothing, someone’s grandmother's glasses, you name it, it’s there. Be that as it may, some items are more surprising than others; finding a nice pair of jeans might be rare, but a full set of armor is arguably far more unexpected. That’s why lots of random thrift store treasures end up online, on the ‘Official...

You’ve polished your IT skills to near perfection, gathered valuable experience, and fueled your passion through years of education and practice. Now it’s time to start your IT consulting firm. This article outlines the essential steps to start an IT consulting business. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate the initial stages of setting up your own consulting business. You’ll discover insights on planning, registration, branding, and more. This is more than just a simple walkthrough; it’s a journey into the heart of creating a successful IT consulting firm. Read on to...

Here in the 21st century, office work doesn’t always actually mean working in an office building separate from your home. Indeed, the internet age has awarded many of us with the ability to work regardless of the setting, and many companies are now allowing for flexible schedules with a mix of in-office and at-home work or even fully-remote positions. Here, we’ve got a guide to getting your desktop looking great so you can work from home in style. It’s more important than ever to ensure that, when you are working from home, you are able to do so in a...

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Haidee-Jo Summers, live from the Plein Air Convention & Expo. Listen as they discuss: > Perseverance, social media, and scams artists should look out for > The importance of painting what interests you and Haidee-Jo’s process for plein air painting > Entering art competitions, handling rejection, and much more. “If there’s something you want, you should just be persistent,” Haidee says. “You just have to keep plugging away. Many people give up. It’s very competitive, even to get a painting...